Francis Marion Henry
(Dec. 11, 1832 - April 21, 1911) The great great grandson of Patrick Henry; served army of the Confederacy before buying tract in Texarkana about 1873. Captain Henry was elected to Texas Senate in 1876. Built first brick home in city; donated site for Methodist church. A leading city attorney for 34 years, securing wide reputation as trial lawyer. All business firms of Texarkana closed in respect at his death. Recorded, 1967
33.4134° N, 94.0538° W
Where to Find It
Rose Hill Cemetery on S. Lelia St.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SW Martha Adams Runnels Texarkana
- 0.1 mi N Rose Hill Cemetery Texarkana
- 0.5 mi SW Dr. A. H. A. and Ruby Jones House Texarkana
- 0.6 mi N Whitaker House Texarkana
- 0.6 mi NE The Jamison Building Texarkana
- 0.8 mi NE Saenger Theatre Texarkana